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Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley

$558,194 Average Value
$144 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

New growth gives a facelift to Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley is a neighborhood on the cusp of change – and it has been trending that way for several years. A little over 4 miles south of downtown, Pleasant Valley has a bit of a suburban quality. But with Augusta Road running through the middle of it, commercial amenities are bustling. “Things stay pretty busy here, there are cars always coming up Augusta,” says Josh Eagle-Wilkinson, manager at Lotus Urban Farm & Garden Supply. “When we moved in here 8 years ago, some of the surrounding houses were still empty, but the past few years we’ve seen growth.” Indeed, other local business owners have said Pleasant Valley is getting “a facelift” – especially as the Augusta Road Corridor plan targets this neighborhood for mixed use development. Expect to see an evolving suburb here.
Pleasant Valley  is located less than 15 mins from downtown Greenville.
Pleasant Valley is located less than 15 mins from downtown Greenville.
Pleasant Valley homes are often shaded by mature trees to beat the summer heat.
Pleasant Valley homes are often shaded by mature trees to beat the summer heat.
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Midcentury finds and new construction

Prices are generally in a condensed range of mid $400,000s to mid $500,000s. There are, of course, some exceptions. “They’ve put in a lot of nicer, newer homes, and completed extensive renovations on other homes,” says Eagle-Wilkinson. Prices for these can be in the mid $600,000s. For example, homebuyers can expect to see a kind of modern farmhouse style with three bedrooms and multiple stories, built in the 2020s. Otherwise, it’s more common to see midcentury ranches and Craftsman homes with bold columns and uncommon color palettes, like navy blue. Streetscapes are minimalist but appealing to the eye, featuring mulched beds and shrubbery around the home’s perimeter, and often a fenced backyard. Sharon Wilson, president and broker-in-charge of Wilson Associates, says, “The area is going through a rebirth. Younger people are moving into the neighborhood because you can find a home under $400,000 and then make renovations.”
Stone facades are popular in the newer builds in Pleasant Valley.
Stone facades are popular in the newer builds in Pleasant Valley.
Pleasant Valley has many vinyl sided bungalows with concrete drives.
Pleasant Valley has many vinyl sided bungalows with concrete drives.
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Extensive magnet programs at Hughes Academy

Blythe Academy is for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1, it scores an A overall from Niche. The Hughes Academy of Science and Technology enrolls over 1,000 students in 6th through 8th grade. It took scores high, with an A-minus overall from Niche. Magnet courses include graphic design and auto robotics. Southside High is known for being the first high school in South Carolina to offer an International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Program. It earns a B-minus from Niche.
Hughes Academy is one of Pleasant Valleys elementary options
Hughes Academy is one of Pleasant Valleys elementary options
Blythe Academy is one of Pleasant Valley's top rated schools.
Blythe Academy is one of Pleasant Valley's top rated schools.
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Hugged by country clubs

Pleasant Valley isn’t necessarily full of big parks, but, somewhat true to its name, there are green spaces hugging it. Both of these spaces are run by the Greenville Country Club: the Chanticleer Course is to the west, while the Riverside Course is to the east. Founded in 1895, there’s a touch of history to this club. The Chanticleer Course often gets praised as one of the best in the city, even though many say that it presents several challenges. Kiwanis Park borders Augusta Road, and features a pair of playgrounds, plus a basketball court and football field. Gatlin Park is on the other side of the street, and is primarily known for having a shaded picnic spot by a creek, as well as a shaded playground.
The Chanticleer course at Greenville Country Club is east of Pleasant Valley.
The Chanticleer course at Greenville Country Club is east of Pleasant Valley.
Greenville Country Club's Riverside course site to the East of Pleasant Valley.
Greenville Country Club's Riverside course site to the East of Pleasant Valley.
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Augusta Road is a crucial commercial corridor

Small businesses thrive in Pleasant Valley. People from all over the region come to Grape & Grains to purchase homebrewing equipment. Equally popular is The Dive, which fulfills the need for a neighborhood pub. "Augusta Road is a vibrant, yet family friendly area," says Bo Hendley, owner of The Dive. "The City of Greenville has committed to an extensive renovation of this area known as the Gateway to the City, going as far as extending grants to business owners. We continue to see a revitalization of our community and we couldn’t be more excited. "Then there’s the Recovery Spa, where residents can experience the relaxing benefits of cryogenic therapy. Furniture and home décor stores are in abundance, too. As for the dining scene, residents have access to Southern soul food restaurants and American grills. But tacos and Thai bites are also available, so there’s room to explore. Much of the southern end of Pleasant Valley turns into a concentrated commercial node where big-box stores reign. Aldi serves as a grocery anchor.
Tasty in Pleasant Valley lives up to its name serving up souls food with a smile.
Tasty in Pleasant Valley lives up to its name serving up souls food with a smile.
The Shops of Provence in Pleasant Valley is named for the stores owners and not the place.
The Shops of Provence in Pleasant Valley is named for the stores owners and not the place.
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Largely car dependent, but still walkable

Interstate 85 is on the neighborhood’s southern border, near the cluster of big-box stores. Of course, many drivers may choose to take Augusta Road into downtown Greenville – it turns into Route 29. Buses run along Augusta, too. That’s not to say pedestrians are out of luck in Pleasant Valley. “They have made Augusta more walkable with sidewalks, and made things safer for pedestrians by putting turning lanes in the middle rather than the edges,” says Eagle-Wilkinson.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Greenville Spartanburg International

21 min drive

Bus

Augusta St & Riverside Dr

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Potomac Ave & Augusta St

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Augusta St & Crystal Ave

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Augusta St & Byrd Blvd

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Mauldin Rd & Post Oak Rd

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Old Augusta Rd & Potomac Ave

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Old Augusta Rd & Shemwood Lane

Pleasant Valley Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$330,000
Median Sale Price
$490,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$490,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,213
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,708
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,350
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,373
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$48,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,744

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.2%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.4%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
4''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

16 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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